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China Earthquake
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A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the mountainous area of China's Qinghai province early Wednesday morning. The Xinhua News Agency reports that 8,000 people were injured. The death toll has neared 400, and is expected to continue to rise. These International disaster relief organizations are sending teams to provide immediate assistance. Story
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HELPING HAITI
The devastating earthquake affected 3 million people – one-third of Haiti's population. Considered the most vulnerable are the Haitian children that survived the catastrophe. These organizations have created specific programs to protect these children, meet their medical and nutritious needs and help them recover from the trauma of this disaster. Video 
The recovery efforts in Haiti continue, as aid organizations race against time to place adequate shelter and sanitation before the start of the torrential downpours of Haiti's rainy season. Full Haiti Coverage | Ways to help Haiti
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OTHER IMPACT STORIES
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CNN goes undercover with Aaron Cohen, of AbolishSlavery.org, as he tries to rescue child victims of human trafficking.
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• Abolish Slavery
• Free the Slaves
• Anti-Slavery International
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CNN's Richard Lui reports on how one NGO provided an affordable home for a farmer. Video
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• Habitat for Humanity
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CNN's Sara Sidner reports on the lives of children on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, who make cents a day smuggling items back and forth across the nations. Video | More on the young smugglers
How you can help:
• UNICEF
• Save the Children
• World Vision
• MercyCorps
• Aschiana Foundation
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A group helps children and adults in Bangladesh with cleft palates to be able to smile again. Video
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• Aussi Bangla Smile
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Bibi Aisha was mutilated by her husband after trying to escape her abusive marriage. CNN's Atia Abawi reports on a women’s shelter that is helping her and other Afghan women in similar situations. Watch the video | Afghanistan Crossroads
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• Women for Afghan Women
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Over 1 billion people around the world lack access to clean water. As we mark World Water Day on March 22nd, these organizations offer many ways for you to help provide this most vital resource around the world, including several water projects addressing the humanitarian crisis in Haiti. Clean Water Policy | Indonesia's dirty river
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Aftershocks continue to rattle Chile as they continue to recovery from the February 8.8-magnitude earthquake. FULL CHILE COVERAGE
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A charity run by Gavin and Lindsay Tarquinio funds orphanages in Nicaragua and South Africa using art work that the kids make. They bring art supplies to the children, help them create the art and then bring it back to the U.S. where they sell each piece for $250. CNN's Rosemary Church reports
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• LUO
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The Egyptian Food Bank supplies food to Egypt's needy; 130,000 families receive handouts from them each month. And as the world recession impacted the Egyptian economy, this life-line was needed more than ever. CNN's Ben Wedeman reports
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• The Egyptian Food Bank
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The bank 'head office' is at a day center for street kids in Kabul run by the Aschiana Foundation. The kids would typically be at the centre half the day and work half the day on the streets, selling gum, washing cars and other odd jobs. The bank allows them a chance to save their pennies, which are hard to hold onto on Kabul's rough streets. CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports
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• Aschiana Foundation
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Lionel Richie and the original producer of We are the World, Quincy Jones, gathered musical legends and the newest stars at the same studio used for the 1985 recording session, bringing their voices together to raise millions of dollars for Haitian earthquake relief. This updated version of "We are the World" is available for download, with proceeds going to the We are the World Foundation, which will make grants to selected charitable organizations that are responding to the continuing crisis in Haiti. Full Story | Lionel Richie and Quincy Jones share the production details with Larry King
How you can help:
• We Are The World Foundation — Text WORLD to 50555 ($10 donation)
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Sir Elton John, Ben Stiller, Madonna, Martha Stewart and Richard Branson cast the spotlight on the causes closest to their hearts. American Morning's Alina Cho takes a look at how these five high-profile celebrities are committed to making a difference and how you can join them. Read more
How you can help:
• EltonJohn AIDS Foundation
• Ben Stiller: Stiller Strong
• Madonna: Raising Malawi
• Martha Stewart Center for Living
• Richard Branson: Virgin Unite
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A documentary filmmaker working to educate American children about life in Afghanistan is faced with an incredible request: The father of Rahim, a baby boy clinging to life, asked her to take Rahim in a bid to save the child’s life. CNN’s Atia Abawi reports. Video
How you can help:
• War Kids Relief
• French Medical Institute for Children
• Aschiana Foundation
• UNICEF
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Hundreds of thousands of bonded child laborers are working in Pakistani brick kilns in order to pay off family debts. They are unable to go to school, admit to beatings from their bosses and could be killed if they attempt to leave. Human rights groups call the practice modern day child slavery. CNN's Reza Sayah reports. Video
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• Free the Slaves
• Anti-Slavery International
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In a country where violence can strike at any time, training for emergency healthcare workers in Iraq is vital. This program, started in 2008, has trained over 700 technicians and 200 physicians in the lifesaving skills so often needed. Video
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• International Medical Corps
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The nation recognizes veterans on November 11, but with the recent shootings at Fort Hood, troops are in our minds more than ever. This Veterans Day, explore ways you can help families of the nation's troops and also veterans returning home and from past wars. Veterans In Focus
How you can help:
• Metroplex: Ft. Hood Family Relief Fund
• Veterans for America
• Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America
• Veterans of Foreign Wars
• AMVETS
• Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
• ReMIND
• Fisher House
• Honor Flight
• Welcome Back Veterans
• Other military charities
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Take action on the news you consume! These resources include some of the highest-rated charities by CharityNavigator.org (an independent and non-profit organization that evaluates and rates thousands of charity groups based on effectiveness and financial stability) and are vetted by CNN journalists for credibility. CNN does not endorse any organization and information is provided as an inspiration for you to explore the best ways for you to impact your world.
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CNN MEDICAL UNIT
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Elizabeth Cohen travels with Nadine Devilme and Junior Alexis from Haiti to Miami, Florida, for them to finally be reunited with Baby Jenny, who was thought to be an orphan when she was rescued from the rubble and flown to a hospital in Miami. International Rescue Committee is helping this family and others reconnect, as they and other charities focus on reuniting families separated by the devastating earthquake. Full Story
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LARRY KING LIVE
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Ashley Judd, Lucy Liu, Lisa Ling and survivors of human trafficking discussed the shocking business of modern day slavery on a special hour of Larry King Live. You can report a tip and learn more about Human Trafficking by calling the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline, operated by Polaris Project: 1-888-373-7888. Lucy Liu: Human Slavery Is Real, We Must Stop It
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ANDERSON COOPER 360°
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Last year, Impact Your World noted the twitter race to a million followers between Ashton Kutcher and CNN Breaking News, as both sides pledged 10,000 malaria nets if they won. The AC360 blog follows up on these pledges and how the attention this placed on Malaria determined a surprise winner to the race: the people of Senegal who recently received more than 89,000 malaria nets. Video
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AMANPOUR
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Christiane Amanpour talks with Actor Ben Affleck about his launch of the Eastern Congo Initiative, an organization focused on helping communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo rebuild and recover from the decade of war. Video
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TAKE ACTION: VOLUNTEER
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You can make a difference by offering your time. These organizations will help you find a cause that inspires you and fits your schedule. Bad economy good for volunteerism |
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